Anthony Albanese promises to unite Australia with vision of optimism as new prime minister
Anthony Albanese will become Australia’s new prime minister after independents were pivotal in harnessing a wave of public discontent with the state of politics to end Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition's time in power.
It’s a result that begins a new era for the nation’s parliament with Labor seizing the mantle of government after nine years in opposition.
The man who grew up in public housing in the Sydney’s suburb of Camperdown appearing visibly emotional as he addressed supporters in his victory speech.
"I want to seek our common purpose and promote unity and not fear - optimism, not fear and division.”
He also used his speech to commit to the "Uluru Statement from the Heart”, ending the “climate wars” and work with unions and business to drive productivity and lift wages.
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